AJFWA Tree Mail: JFW Virtual Lessons for Wardens

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a call out was made to anyone in JFW (whether a leader, parent, support person, Warden, Alumni member, sponsored member) interested in volunteering their time to teach a lesson to our Wardens. That call was answered, and we are pleased to roll out JFW Virtual Lessons.

The Lesson Schedule (see below) will be updated as lessons are add. Check back here or visit the event calendar on the Members Only Website home page to see what's new. We will also let you know on Facebook when new lessons are added.

NEW Find pre-recorded video lessons after the Lesson Schedule. And check back here too as more video lessons are added.

If you would like to learn more about instructing, click here. This is a great opportunity to connect with our Wardens since we can't meet in person and share your skills & knowledge with them.

To access a lesson, please ensure that your device supports the Google Meet platform and that you have your @ajfwa.ca log in handy. Note: Lessons may be recorded for our JFW Lesson Archives.

Contact office@ajfwa.ca if you have questions and to RSVP so the instructor knows how many attendees to expect. Lessons may be cancelled if no RSVP`s are received.

Lesson Schedule

Updated February 20, 2021

(scroll down to bottom for Video Lessons)

Link to lesson resources

Requires your AJFWA Login

Monday, January 25, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Tree Growth (Life Cycle)

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Sylvain Loyer, Trailblazer Leader, Calgary Bobcats

Google Meet Link

Monday, February 1, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Fire Starting and Safety

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Sylvain Loyer, Trailblazer Leader, Calgary Bobcats

Google Meet Link

Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

GeoCaching

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Sylvain Loyer, Trailblazer Leader, Calgary Bobcats

Google Meet Link

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m.

DIY Knife Sharpening

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Cody Howitt, Red Deer Woodchucks Leader & Chief Warden of Alberta

Google Meet Link

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 @ 7:45 p.m.

DIY Knife Sharpening

Warden Level - Adventurer / Challengers

Instructor - Cody Howitt, Red Deer Woodchucks Leader & Chief Warden of Alberta

Google Meet Link

Saturday, February 13, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Virtual Campfire 🔥

Warden Level - entire family

Please wear red for the campfire.

Programming will include songs & stories. Expected time is under 1 hour.

Each Warden is asked to have a homemade instrument on hand for the singalong.

Click here for Handmade Instrument Instructions.

Click here for Songbook.

Click here for blog post.

Please RSVP to office@ajfwa.ca for link (Note: This session will be held via Zoom)

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Winter Birds of the Boreal Forest

Warden Level - Trailblazers, Adventurers

Instructor - Patti Camp, Leader, Slave Lake JFW Club

Description - Winter Birds: Join the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation for a family friendly program that will introduce you to the amazing birds that call the boreal forest home during the winter. Learn some tips on identifying common winter resident birds, and what you can do to encourage them to visit your backyard feeder! This one-hour program also includes an interactive "name that bird" game for the whole family.

Google Meet Link

Wednesday, February 18, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Weather

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Sylvain Loyer, Trailblazer Leader, Calgary Bobcats

Google Meet Link

Monday, February 22, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.

Backcountry Backpacking & Tent Set Up

Warden Level - Trailblazers

Instructor - Sylvain Loyer, Trailblazer Leader, Calgary Bobcats

Google Meet Link

Monday, March 1, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.